Perry Correctional Facility

Perry Correctional Facility uses the GTL/VisitMe system for scheduling and managing visits. Every visit must be booked through GTL at least 15 hours ahead. Starting June 1, 2025, most adults 18 and older with a valid South Carolina driver's license can register online—paper applications can still be mailed to the Division of Visitation. Can't make a scheduled visit? Cancel at least 48 hours in advance, or the missed visit counts against the inmate's monthly total. Visitors 18+ entering Level II and Level III institutions must submit to a pat/frisk search (female visitors are searched by female employees). Children 10 and older need a government-issued photo ID; kids 9 and under need a long-form birth certificate. Inmates are limited to one visit per weekend and up to four per month, with up to 15 approved visitors. Arrive early for check-in and test your devices before virtual visits.

Virtual visits at Perry Correctional Facility go through the GTL visitor portal at scdoc.gtlvisitme.com/app. Each visitor needs their own account, and your name must match exactly what appears on the inmate's approved visitation list—any mismatch can cause scheduling problems. Once approved, book your virtual visit at least three days but no more than seven days in advance. All virtual visits are recorded and may be reviewed. Staff can end a visit for inappropriate conduct. Pricing isn't fully consistent in Perry materials: one FAQ lists a flat $10 fee for a 50-minute visit, while a separate SCDC memo says billing will be 16¢ per minute effective Feb. 1, 2025.

To add money to an inmate trust account at Perry Correctional Facility, mail a money order with the required deposit form to GTL Financial Services in Dallas, Texas (follow the processor's mailing instructions). Money orders must be in U.S. dollars and can't exceed $300 each. Need a faster option? Walk-In Retail has allowed cash deposits at over 26,000 stores nationwide since April 7, 2019. Deposits through ConnectNetwork automated channels reach the facility within one business day, though final availability depends on facility policies. Requesting a refund from GTL? It's mailed to the address you provide and typically arrives about 2 to 4 weeks after GTL receives your request.

Perry Correctional Facility operates under statewide South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) policies. The institution has been tobacco-free since January 1, 2008. SCDC rules also ban personal wireless communication devices—including fitness trackers and smartwatches—under a prohibition effective February 1, 2016, so leave those items behind. Visiting? Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and follow the facility dress code and visitor rules. Many SCDC institutions use third-party services for phone, video, and account deposits, so confirm the facility's specific provider and steps before scheduling or sending money. Intake, classification, medical screening, and release timing vary by institution, so expect orientation and paperwork.